The Hawai‘i Reader

Sterling Higa
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Learning from the stories of Hawai‘i.

Episodes

  1. 05/09/2024

    John Burns and His Times

    What I learned from reading John A. Burns: The Man and His Times by Dan Boylan & T. Michael Holmes. [5:23] It's never too late to get right. [7:32] Behind every strong man is a stronger woman. [13:13] We all wrestle with demons. [14:31] Faith is a firm foundation. [15:48] Organized minorities rule the world. Buy the Book Read the Transcript. Follow on Instagram.

    21 min

  2. 03/19/2024

    The Island Edge of America

    What I learned from reading The Island Edge of America by Tom Coffman. [4:15] We tend to forget the losers. [8:20] Elections pose real choices. [11:00] Pay attention to the sparrows. [14:15] Don't trust the polls. [16:06] It's about control. Buy the Book. Read the Transcript. Follow on Instagram.

    19 min

  3. 12/31/2023

    Hawai‘i's Story By Hawai‘i's Queen

    What I learned from reading Hawai‘i's Story by Hawai‘i's Queen by Queen Lili‘uokalani. [3:54] Life is fragile, and fate is fickle. [8:08] Succession planning is key. [12:02] Watch the retainers. [15:29] It’s folly to romanticize the monarchy. [19:18] History belongs to the writers. Buy the Book. Read the Transcript. Follow on Instagram.

    24 min

  4. 11/25/2023

    From Kinship To Kingship

    What I learned from reading A Shark Going Inland Is My Chief by Patrick Vinton Kirch. [2:34] Hawai‘i is politically dynamic.  [10:26] You can’t understand the political history of Hawai‘i without understanding the unique geography of each island. [18:40] Disaffected elites choose between war and exile. [20:00] Not all chiefs are pono. [22:41] We can’t escape history. Buy the Book. Read the Transcript. Follow on Instagram.

    25 min
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Learning from the stories of Hawai‘i.

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  • Creator
    Sterling Higa
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023 Sterling Higa
  • Show Website
    The Hawai‘i Reader